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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 04, 1871
Page
18
In a public critique the author condemns religious injustice and insists on a Church truly inclusive of Christians Jews and non believers. He argues excessive control by Parliament stifles noble Christian action and warns that any Establishment failing to unite diverse beliefs will remain tainted by inequality.
The lengthy report covers opening day proceedings with leaders like Murcell and Stovel, a prayer meeting, and debates on Nonconformist principles, church endowments, and Liberal ties. Key speeches by Candlish, Turberville, and Miall shaped resolutions on disestablishment, university tests, burials, and state churchism in colonies.
A speaker addressed a large crowd with remarks that drew enthusiastic reception. He hinted at a possible remedy for the apparent contempt and neglect felt during the era, sparking hope among listeners.
The Select Committee of the Lords on University Tests chaired by the Marquis of Salisbury presents its first report. It lists witnesses including Dr. Cookson Canon Liddon and Professor Jowett, adds four more witnesses, and records names of recent honours recipients excluded from fellowships for objecting to the Test. The paper promises a fuller analysis once column pressure eases.
The Primate proposes a bill modifying Primacy elections to favor Armagh and Cheer bishops. The bill reads a first time as Dean of Dromore seeks prayer meeting permission. The Primate praises England’s church legacy while bishops pledge to aid a revision committee, awaiting action if Master Brooke pauses his resolution.
The Judicial Committee on Wednesday refused a hearing for Mr. Purchas’s case and dismissed the petition with cost. The Lord Chancellor said the decision followed weighing arguments and the grave public mischief from doubting finality of decisions. The John Bull reports unanimous verdict with some wish for rehearing if precedent existed. Bennett’s case awaits Archbishop of Canterbury’s return to London.
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